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Discover what makes science fun in this engaging book, filled with weird, wacky science facts, basic principles, and 50 creative science projects that take interactivity to a whole new level. Dynamic photos and art highlight projects step by step so kids can conduct experiments with confidence and accuracy. Most projects involve kid-friendly subjects like electrical charges, chemical explosions, and food chemistry and are based on materials easily found at home. Bonus projects throughout encourage curious kids to dig deeper and experiment on their own.

Karen Romano Young is a science expert and speaks to schools all over the country. She has written numerous books for children, including the National Geographic Kids Science Fair Winner Series. Before beginning to write her own science books she worked at Scholastic News, the classroom magazine. Young has also written about science for magazines and books such as Cricket, National Geographic World, and the Guinness Book of World Records. While researching an ocean book in 2004, she became involved in the extreme research journey the University of Delaware takes to the hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. She spent one month at sea on the R/V Atlantis and dove to the bottom of the ocean in a little submarine called Alvin. The author lives in Connecticut with her family.

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Underwater explorers in the Baltic Sea set out to bring a recently discovered ghost shipone of the most intact ancient wooden wrecks ever foundback to life. By pushing the frontiers of maritime archaeology and using the latest technology, the team hopes to recover artifacts from the ship, take measurements and create a 3-D model of the ship with pinpoint accuracyunlocking a treasure trove of information.

National Geographic’s wildlife adventure movie, The Last Lions, tells the suspense-filled tale of a determined lioness ready to try anything to keep her family alive. Created by pioneering filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, this beautifully shot film tells the tale of Ma di Tau (“Mother of Lions”) and her fragile cubs as they must take a perilous journey through raging fire, rival prides, croc-infested rivers, and deadly buffalo in order to survive.

National Geographic’s wildlife adventure movie, The Last Lions, tells the suspense-filled tale of a determined lioness ready to try anything to keep her family alive. Created by pioneering filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, this beautifully shot film tells the tale of Ma di Tau (“Mother of Lions”) and her fragile cubs as they must take a perilous journey through raging fire, rival prides, croc-infested rivers, and deadly buffalo in order to survive.

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Do you speak dog? How to Speak Dog is a fun, informative, and photographically driven book that helps kids understand what their dog is trying to tell them through body language and behavior. Super-engaging dog photography, along with National Geographic Kids' signature bold and bouncy design, helps illustrate the key canine concepts. Quick-hit tip boxes, fun facts about mankind's best friends, and informative sidebars from the experts enliven the text. Readers young and old will respond to the irresistible call of the canine in this delightful book that warms hearts and wag tails everywherea must-have in every home where pups are looking for love and understanding.

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Quadefy satisfies the innate human desire to build. Construct, match wits, and problem-solve while creating structures inspired by the Maya step pyramids of Chichén Itzá and Tulum, the soaring Roman arches of the Colosseum, and the magnificent Greek columns of the Parthenon. Challenge your opponent to a Quadefy battle, where you try to force each other out of the safety of the 3-D “quad” and become the victor of this unique board game.

The Spies of Mississippi is a compelling story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era. This book sheds new light on one of the most momentous periods in American history.

The bright blue, geometric form of our Origami Travel Tote looks ultra modern, but its inspiration is the art of Japanese paper folding, which dates back to the 17th century. The microfiber surface can be folded into five different shapes: a traditional tote, a cutting-edge flat bag, a compact hexagon, a high-fashion diamond, and a funky cube. The bottom is sky blue leather for durability and support. Features a zip closure with a snap button.

Evidence of the earliest stained-glass botanicals dates back to the first millennium, and over the centuries artists have perfected the delicate practice of leading and painting glass. Made and designed in France, the Crystal Flower-making Kit lets the whole family try their hand at an updated take on this traditional craft. Aspiring Dale Chihulys can make up to eight flowers by shaping simple molds and filling them with paint. Et voilà! Includes easy-to-use illustrated instructions and ten different colors of “stained-glass” paint.